Motion Picture News (Sep-Oct 1916)

1532 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Vol. 14. No. 10 A Quintet of Characters Who Will Soon Become Familiar to Photoplay Lovers as the Leads in Universal’s “ 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ” Ham Tries to Find a Gasoline Substitute in 44 Patented by Ham;' for Release on September 11 THIRTEEN REELS FROM PATHE FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10 Pathe has a program consisting of thirteen reels, for the week of September 10. The feature “ The Fear of Poverty,” is a five-reel Gold Rooster drama, featuring Florence La Badie in a dual role. It is produced by Thanhouser and directed by Frederic Sullivan. It is the story of a girl’s impoverished childhood that instills within her heart a fear of poverty which clings to her all her life. “ A Change of Heart ” is a two-reel Pathe drama. It is a story of a crook’s redemption through the memory of his “ best girl,” his mother. Thurlow Bergen is the star. The current release of “ The Grip of Evil,” “ The Dollar Kings,” is built around a strong theme. Because he lives up to his labor reform ideals, the son of the President of a Cardboard Trust loses his home. John Burton backs him with his huge fortune and gives him free rein to build up a workingman’s Utopia. “ Busting the Beanery ” is a slapstick Heinie comedy. “Pear Growing” and “ Historic Mobile” make up a split reel. The Pathe News No. 74 on Wednesday, September 13, and No. 75 on Saturday, September 16, finish out the program. EDNA GOODRICH IN “HOUSE OF LIES,” NEXT MOROSCO OFFERING As its next release on the Paramount Program, the Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company announces, Edna Goodrich in “ The House of Lies,” a stirring dramatic subject by L. V. Jefferson. In her new Morosco vehicle the star is given opportunity not only to display her talent, but her charm as well. Among the more elaborate sets used in “ The House of Lies ” is an outdoor theatre, which necessitated a tremendous outlay, particularly considering the fact that it was used only in one scene. This structure was built in the private gardens of a well-known multimillionaire in Pasadena under the personal supervision of William D. Taylor, who directed the subject. Supporting the star is a typical Morosco cast, including Juan de la Cruz, Kathleen Kirkham, Lucille Ward, Harold Holland, and that veteran actor, Herbert Standing. The photography is by Homer Scott. KALEM’S first release for the week of September 11 finds Ham coming forward with a substitute for gasoline that might find favor with motorists complaining of the sky-high price of that necessity. “ In Patented by Ham,” the big fellow sets out to earn a $50,000 reward offered by a prominent automobile manufacturer for a gasoline substitute. It is released on Tuesday, September 12. Kalem’s next release for this week brings “The Treasure of Cibola,” sixth episode in “The Girl From Frisco” series. Marin Sais and True Boardman meet with exciting adventures in this episode following the trail of legendary treasure. For this release Director Horne used the tribe of Moqui Indians belonging to the Santa Fe Railroad’s exhibit at the San Diego Exposition, and with their pueblo huts a EDWIN THANHOUSER, president of the Thanhouser Film Corporation, has decided to release two Florence La Badie features through the Pathe exchange in September. “ The Fugitive,” starring Miss La Badie, was the first Thanhouser and Pathe feature and such a success was it that exhibitors have sent letters into the Thanhouser and Pathe offices for more Florence La Badie plays. To attempt to satisfy the demand, Mr. Thanhouser will release on September 10 Miss La Badie in “ The Fear of Poverty,” a five-reel drama, written by Agnes C. Johnston and directed by Frederic Sullivan. “ Saint, Devil and Woman,” featuring Miss La Badie, a play by Philip Lonergan and directed by Mr. Sullivan, is to be released on September 24. In “ The Fear of Poverty,” Miss La Badie is supported by Robert Vaughn, George Mario, Edwin Stanley and Ethyle Cooke. Miss La Badie plays two parts, a mother and her daughter and a great deal of double exposure work was necessary in order to perfect the play. strong touch of realism is given the production. Wednesday, September 13, is the date of issue for “The Treasure of Cibola.” On Friday, September 15, Ivy Close is presented in “ The Mysterious Double,” which finds the English beauty playing two roles. Henry Murdock, Arthur Albertson, William McKey and Mary Taylor-Ross are others in the cast. In “ The Hoodoo of Division B,” issued on Saturday, September 16, Helen Gibson performs one of the most novel feats Of her career. Aboard a locomotive, she jumps to a flat car, uncouples it from a runaway engine, and then jumps back to her own locomotive on the adjoining track. Then, coming to a switch, Helen takes it just behind the runaway engine and succeeds in coupling up, bringing it to a stop. % Miss La Badie is supported in “ Saint, Devil and Woman” by Wayne Arey, Hector Dion and Ethyle Cooke. Philip Lonergan has written a different sort of a play — a story of a girl of two natures. “ SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO ” CHANGED TO “ THE PAINTED LIE ” Announcement is made that the military Horsley Mutual photodrama starring Crane Wilbur, originally announced as “ Somewhere in Mexico,” will be released under the title of “ The Painted Lie.” This production, the locale of which is divided between Mexico and New York, was written by Mr. Wilbur, and was filmed under the direction of Robert B. Broadwell. The story of “ The Painted Lie ” deals' from a new angle with the important Mexican situation which is now engrossing the attention of the Washington diplomats. In support of Mr. Wilbur will be seen such well-known Horsley-Mutual favorites as Mae Gaston, in the chief supporting role to Mr. Wilbur, Harrison Ingraham, Ida Lewis, Marie Corteaux, and others. Two La Badie Features Through Pathe in September Is Thanhouser Plan; 44 Fear of Poverty ” is the First